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Y491 NFC

2001 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,958 mi
Last recorded23,958 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 74813,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 NFC
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 23,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 23,542 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 23,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 22,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 21,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 20,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 19,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 19,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 19,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,454 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 16,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,167 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,573 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 15,575 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Ducati 748?

Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
384
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 327
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 313
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 125
Footrest missing 122
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Y491 NFC is a 2001 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 13,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ducati 748 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y491 NFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati 748 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y491 NFC registered?

Y491 NFC is a 2001 Ducati 748, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y491 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 NFC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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